Tension in Kelowna During COVID
We are now into the second year of the pandemic in Kelowna. It has been a bumpy ride but we are finally beginning to turn the corner. Or are we? Recent data released by the BC Centre for Disease Control…
We are now into the second year of the pandemic in Kelowna. It has been a bumpy ride but we are finally beginning to turn the corner. Or are we? Recent data released by the BC Centre for Disease Control…
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, is a therapy approach for anxiety, depression and other concerns. The approach is evidence-based, developed through research and science. Science shows that Cognitve Behavioural Therapy is effective in managing anxiety. Below are the basic principles.…
Many of us have heard the term Mindfulness. But what does it mean and why do we hear so much about it lately? There are many ways to describe the state of mindfulness. It is about embracing “monotasking”. It…
Can money buy happiness? It is a natural tendency to think that more money can buy happiness. Turns out you don't have to spend a fortune either. But, you are not going find it at the mall, nor will buying more…
How Much Body Scan Mindfulness is Enough? Ever ask yourself that question? I know I do. Especially with body scan mindfulness. Well, it turns out, according to research evidence, that the more time you spend practicing a body scan mindfulness…
Deep breathing, a simple practice of slow, controlled breathing, has a bunch of amazing, positive benefits. Given that we are (unconsciously) breathing all-the-time, consider doing some deliberate and conscious breathing to get some amazing benefits of this simple tool. More…
Negative thinking, everyone does it. The thoughts resulting from some type of unfortunate circumstance or situation may differ from experience-to-experience. Also, there is likely a type, or "style", of negative thinking that you do from experience to experience. Knowing your…
Turning Negative Self-talk Upside Down and Inside Out. Waypoint Counselling is putting on a workshop through the Monterey Centre, Feb. 7, 2017. Negative Self-Talk can Change Negative self-talk, those conversations people have in their heads, can undermine our moods, affect…
Monotasking vs. Multitasking? In our super-busy lives, with most people digitally pulled in much of the time, it is easy to do several things at the same time, or multitasking, in efforts to save time. Doing more with less, right?…
We all hear about how busy our lives have become juggling competing priorities and the big impact of multitasking, phones and social media in our lives. But going for a savouring walk, a mindful walk, daily can significantly improve feelings…